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<p>This separation of variables technique could be applied to a more general class of PDEs. It is not difficult to check whether an equation is separable. After separating the variables, one needs to fit in the boundary condition. Other than the heat conduct problem, we can use the separation of variable to solve a 1-D Wave equation or a 2D Laplace equation. You may find more details in the textbook.</p>
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